Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (6,493 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,645 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (1,131 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (819 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (1,382 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (1,881 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (1,753 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (1,404 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (1,433 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (2,566 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 599% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (5,419 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (695 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (797 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (839,278 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (376,637 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (89,849 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (344,373 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (205,779 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (62,315 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 715% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (18,276 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (136,912 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (47,382 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (5,862 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (6,860 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (18,845 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (16,497 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (31,417 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (42,477 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (12,279,155 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (553 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (25,606 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (4,087 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 677% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (8,114 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (22,472 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (3,418 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (1,661 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,106 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (2,051 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (994 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (10,853 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (19,042 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (8,209 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (38,169 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (29,530 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,765 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (1,733 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (1,069 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (185,992 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (17,995 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (4,419 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 783% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 714 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria
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